Florida Appeals - Orlando, FL

Elite Appellate Advocacy and Trial Support Across Florida

Appellate litigation is a distinct discipline where success depends on thorough research, concise writing, and procedural mastery. Headquartered in Suite 1600 at 20 North Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida Appeals stands as one of the state most respected appellate boutiques. Founded by board-certified appellate attorney Shannon McLin, who began her career as a judicial law clerk at Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal and has practiced appellate law for over thirty years, the firm represents clients before all Florida District Courts of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Florida, the Eleventh Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Whether trial counsel seek to hire a lawyer for trial preservation or litigants need to find an attorney to appeal an adverse ruling, Florida Appeals delivers exceptional appellate proficiency.

Comprehensive Trial Support and Record Preservation

An appeal is frequently won or lost during trial court proceedings before an appellate brief is ever drafted. Florida Appeals collaborates with trial teams as appellate co-counsel to safeguard the record. The firm crafts dispositive summary judgment motions, motions in limine, and specialized jury instructions. In addition, their appellate attorneys evaluate proposals for settlement (PFS) to enforce statutory fee recovery under Florida law. By resolving intricate legal issues during trial, the firm ensures errors are properly preserved for appeal.

Commercial Litigation and Contract Appeals

High-stakes business controversies frequently culminate in complex appellate proceedings. Serving as seasoned business litigation lawyers and contract lawyers, the attorneys at Florida Appeals handle appeals involving contract breaches, shareholder actions, and business torts. The team includes former appellate judges Earle W. Peterson, Jr. and William D. Palmer, both past Chief Judges of the Fifth District Court of Appeal, offering clients unparalleled insight into judicial decision-making.

Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Wrongful Death Appeals

Severe injury and wrongful death verdicts require vigilant appellate protection. Operating alongside car accident lawyers, medical malpractice lawyers, and wrongful death lawyers, Florida Appeals defends substantial plaintiff awards and challenges adverse trial rulings. The firm analyzes jury selection issues, expert testimony admissibility, and damages calculations, protecting recoveries against aggressive insurance appeals.

Family Law, Divorce, and International Custody Appeals

Matrimonial rulings involving substantial marital estates demand specialized appellate review. Acting alongside divorce lawyers, child custody lawyers, and child support lawyers, Florida Appeals handles appeals regarding equitable distribution, durational alimony, timesharing schedules, and trial attorney fee awards, as well as complex international child abduction disputes under the Hague Convention.

Strategic Consultations and Mock Oral Arguments

To optimize courtroom performance, Florida Appeals conducts mock oral arguments where former judges question counsel to simulate an actual appellate bench. If you need a lawyer for an impending appellate deadline or seek to consult a lawyer about an appeal, Florida Appeals provides realistic assessments and sophisticated advocacy built to prevail.